33rd Gleniffer Scout Group
Map & Compass
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Place the compass on the map, with it's edge along the desired line
of travel (A is your position and B is where you want to go)
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Turn the dial until the North-South lines on the transparent bottom
of the compass are parallel with the north lines of the map. (If
you want you can add your magnetic variation now)
- Now
pick up the compass and turn your body until the red end of the
needle points to North on the compass dial
- The
arrow on the base of the compass now points precisely to your
destination. Choose a landmark in this direction and walk towards
it without looking at the compass.
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Choose a new landmark and repeat the procedure until you reach your
destinations.